Dazhou Botanical Garden

　　Dazhou Botanical Garden was established in May 2000 with approval from municipal and county authorities. It is located in Heshi Town, Daxian. To the west, it borders Dazhou Airport, and to the east, it faces the banks of the Zhou River, just 12 kilometers from the city center. The garden features flat terrain with convenient access by land, water, and air. It boasts blooming flowers all year round and evergreen plants in every season. With fresh air and a beautiful environment, it integrates multiple functions such as the production and management of flowers and seedlings, sightseeing, tourism, leisure and entertainment for citizens, as well as nature education for primary and secondary school students. It is currently the largest botanical ecological park in Dazhou City.

　　 Covering an area of over 200 acres (including 120 acres of flower and seedling nurseries, more than 60 acres of lake surface, and around 20 acres of ancient-winter-plum potted landscape garden), the garden is rich in plant species with a wide variety. It is home to more than ten types of nationally protected plants, including first- and second-tier protected species such as Caryota ochlandra and Liriodendron chinense, as well as hundreds of thousands of palm species such as Caryota ochlandra, Washingtonia filifera, and Caryota mitis. Meanwhile, the lake is adorned with pavilions and waterside pavilions, glistening under the sunlight, while the winding paths through the garden offer secluded charm for visitors to enjoy sightseeing, fishing, leisure, and entertainment. The garden is fully equipped with facilities such as meeting rooms, restaurants, guest rooms, farmhouse stays, parking lots, and docks, capable of hosting a certain number of medium and small-sized conferences. In 2001, Dazhou Botanical Garden was designated as an official tourism reception unit by the city and county tourism bureaus; in 2003, it was recognized as a patriotic education base by the Daxian County Party Committee and County Government, serving as the premier attraction along the golden waterway of the Zhou River.